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Politics & elections, 1881

1,080 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 54

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 22

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER BUNDARRA. Mr. LACKEY, in reply to Mr. Stuart said the total cost of this brides was £21,899 17s 8d. and laid upon…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. LACKEY, in answer to Mr. Stuart, said that the…

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Newtown Election

Evening News · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 3

Mr. T. D. M. Dalveen addressed a meeting at Lloyd's Hotel, Darlington, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Dalveen stated that he tame forward in the interests of no section, but as an independent candidate. If…

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Carecar Election. Mr. Bakes at Cowra. Cowra

Evening News · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 4

Nearly 200 electors met is the assembly room, yesterday, to hear Mr. Baker's exposition of the Milburn Creek business, and Mr. Henry Dennis was voted to the chair. Our late member in an exhaustive…

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The Carcoar Election. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 4

SIR,—Having read in your issue of the 19th instant a telegraphic report of the meeting held by Mr. Baker at Carcoar on the 18th instant, I was so much surprised at the very peculiar statements…

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Argyle Election

Evening News · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 4

It would seem as though there will be so lack of opportunity of exercise of choice for the electors of Argyle. As we have before stated, Mr. Sydney Smith of the firm of T.R. and S. Smith, is a candidate…

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Parliamentary Elections. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) Carcoar Electorate. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 3

Mr. Baker addressed the electors in the Assembly-room last night. Although it rained heavily, about 150 persons were present, many of whom were diggers and farmers. Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings. Mr…

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The Carcoar Election. [By Electric Telegraph.] Blayney

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 November 1881 · page 3

Mr. Baker add reread a meeting of about 250 electors at the Royal Hotel last Saturday, Mr. Sampson in the chair. He vindicated his action in the appropriation of a part of the Milburn Creek…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 23

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 November 1881 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. DARLEY laid the following papers on the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 November 1881 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPERS. Mr. DARLEY laid on the table a copy of the report and evidence taken by Mr. Salomons in reference to the…

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The Argyle Election. [By Electric Telegraph.] Goulburn

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 November 1881 · page 3

Mr. George Ranken addressed a large number of the electors of Argyle to-night. Mr. Connolly, J.P., occupied the chair. The candidate did not create a favourable impression…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 November 1881 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT announced that the Governor had…

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Parliamentary Elections. Nomination for Cabcoar. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporter.) Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 November 1881 · page 3

The nomination of candidates for the seat in the Assembly rendered vacant in consequence of the recent proceedings relating to thE Milburn Creek inquiry took place at noon to-day. About 200 persons were present. Mr J. O. Dodd,…

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PARLIAMENT Political Chit-chat

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 906

The Assembly surrendered itself on the 10th instant to the further consideration of the Licensing Bill, to Which several new clauses were added. The Premier stated that the bill had been So much amended in many…

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Parliament. Tuesday, November 22

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Correspondent was read confirmatory of death of Mr. P. G. Myers, whereupon his seat was declared Vacant…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 25

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 6

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. Mr. FOSTER, in reply to Mr. Fergusson, for Mr Murray, furnished information respecting the transfer…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 23

Evening News · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETTY DEBTS BILL AND NEWCASTLE LEASING BILL…

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Prorogation of the South Australian Parliament. ADELAIDE, Nov. 18

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 903

Parliament was prorogued at half-past 5 to-day. The Land Bill was passed, the Council's amendment being agreed to. The Treasurer brought down the supplementary loan estimate for the expenditure of £300,000,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 23

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 9

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETTY DEBTS BILL AND NEWCASTLE LEASING BILL…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. W. J. FOSTER, in reply to Mr. Fergusson for…

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